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Twitter starts testing paid account verification on iOS

November 6, 2022
Twitter has begun rolling out support for the new, more expensive version of its Blue subscription. As of Saturday, the company’s iOS app now reflects the fact users can soon pay $8 per month to obtain a verified account. The changelog notes people who sign up for Twitter Blue will receive a checkmark, “just like the celebrities, companies, and politicians you already follow.” The new Blue…
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Google’s new Nest Cams still require a full reset if you change Wi-Fi networks – the old ones didn’t

November 5, 2022
The Nest brand has long been known for providing easy to use hardware and software for building out a smarter home. But that’s a reputation that Google’s takeover and reboot of the brand has somewhat tarnished, and one area that’s easily felt is when comparing feature parity. One example that’s exceptionally frustrating to me is that the new Nest Cam, Doorbell, and other products require a…
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Samsung Galaxy S23 reportedly set for early February release with more Snapdragon chips

November 4, 2022
As the year moves towards its close, new details are coming out regarding the Galaxy S23 series, including a potential release date and apparent confirmation of which models will be using Snapdragon chips. Galaxy S23 release date potentially revealed According to a report from Chosun, Samsung is aiming for a launch event for the Galaxy S23 series in early February. Specifically, the launch would…
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PayPal and Venmo will soon support Tap to Pay on iPhone

November 4, 2022
PayPal has revealed in its latest earnings report (PDF) that merchant users in the US will be able to accept payments using their iPhones in the near future without the need for dongles and card readers. The payment solution will be integrating Apple’s Tay to Pay technology “soon.” That means businesses and sellers will easily be able to receive payments made via contactless…
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